Pineapple is a tropical plant with edible fruit and the most economically important plant in the family Bromeliaceae. Pineapples are native to South America, and have been cultivated there for centuries.
This is a tree that comes from stem buds from the parent whose fruit was harvested a year ago.
Consumption of pineapple fruit brings many health benefits. Pineapple contains large amounts of vitamin C which helps fight cell damage, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Vitamin C is also helpful in dealing with health problems, such as heart disease and joint pain.